The grave ship's bow had begun to slowly swing away from them.

Her bow began to rise, reached level, and continued to climb.

More shouts ensued, but the figure was out of range by then, and gradually the bows began to lower.

And as he watched, he saw the bow of the thing begin to turn.

As water poured into the ship, the bows began to sink.

Indeed, he thought the "bow" of it was even beginning to swing around to the south.

Thereafter, the bow of the Victrix began turning more rapidly.

The bows began to talk as they dipped and rose across the waves.

The reason for this was that sticks with extravagant bows began to emerge.

During these times the bow began to be used in warfare in addition to hunting.